Monroe County Board Of Commissioners Is Telling Drivers To Stay Off Dumas Road
Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Traffic Alert: Avoid Dumas Road in Monroe County

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners is telling drivers to stay off of Dumas Road.
41NBC Web Producer,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Board of Commissioners is telling drivers to stay off of Dumas Road. According to the board of commissioners, the Monroe County Road Department is working to replace a cross drain. They say residents will still be able to use the road, but through-traffic will be detoured for the next several days. Categories: Featured,…

Second Chick Fil A To Open This Thursday In Dublin
Featured, Laurens County, Local News

Second Chick-fil-A to open Thursday in Dublin

According to Chick-fil-A, the restaurant will add approximately 120 full-and part-time jobs.
41NBC Web Producer,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The wait is over for residents in south Dublin, as a new Chick-fil-A will officially open this Thursday. Serving Dublin for nearly 30 years, local owner-operator David Roberts says he’s excited to open his second restaurant. According to Chick-fil-A, the restaurant will add approximately 120 full-and part-time jobs. To celebrate the opening, it will honor one hundred local heroes making…

Community Foundation Of Central Georgia Has Opened The Application Process For The Third Round Of Macon Violence Prevention Community Grants
Bibb County, Local News

Applications open for Macon Violence Prevention Community Grants

The Community Foundation of Central Georgia has opened the application process for the third round of Macon Violence Prevention Community grants.
41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Community Foundation of Central Georgia has opened the application process for the third round of Macon Violence Prevention Community grants. Up to $800,000 will be awarded to organizations to continue or start programs focused on violent crime prevention, and that are aligned with the goals of the community-generated MVP Strategic Plan. Applications are due by…

Bibb County Animal Enforcement Officer Removed An Eastern Ratsnake Found In A Driver's Vehicle
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb County Animal Enforcement officer removes snake found in car

ibb County Sheriff's Office animal enforcement officer Rebecca Galeazzo recently answered a snake in a car call.
41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff’s Office animal enforcement officer Rebecca Galeazzo recently answered a snake in a car call. She removed a nonvenomous eastern rat snake from a car on Rocky Creek Road in Macon. The sneaky snake was relocated unharmed to an area far away from humans. The driver spotted the uninvited rider before she started her…

Monroe County Library Is Selling Eclipse Glasses For $1
Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Monroe County Library selling eclipse glasses for $1

41NBC Web Producer, Associated Press,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- For those in Forsyth who still need eclipse glasses, the Monroe County Library is selling pairs for just $1. All proceeds go to Friends of the Monroe County Library. That organization helps fund programs and outreach. They’re always looking for new members, and if you’re interested in joining, their next meeting is happening April 8th, at 10AM…

39 Arrests Made In Telfair County In The Month Of March
Featured, Local News, Telfair County

39 arrests made in Telfair County in the month of March

41NBC Web Producer,

MCRAE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Telfair County Sheriff’s Office released its March activity report this week. According to that report, Telfair deputies made 39 arrests in March, a slight increase from their last report in February, which saw 27 arrests. 8 of those arrests were drug-related. The sheriff’s office also shared these photos of drugs, guns, and other items they collected….

Two Men From Mississippi Arrested After A Traffic Stop Led To A Drug Bust In Reynolds
Featured, Local News, Taylor County

Taylor County traffic stop leads to drug arrests

41NBC Web Producer,

REYNOLDS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Two men from Mississippi were arrested by the Reynolds Police Department, when a traffic stop led to a drug bust. An officer says he could smell marijuana coming from the vehicle during the stop. When calling for back up to search the vehicle, officers found marijuana, methamphetamine, and drug related paraphernalia. Categories: Featured, Local News, Taylor County

High Winds And Heavy Rain Caused Serious Damage To Folks In Crisp County
Featured, Local News, Weather

Storm damage closes roads in Crisp County

41NBC Web Producer,

CORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Overnight storms that included strong winds and heavy rain in Crisp County caused some serious damage. The Crisp County Sheriff’s Office shared on social media there are road closures on North Cedar Creek and Landing Road, specifically impacting people who live the Scenic Route/North Cedar Creek area. First responders and agencies providing aid are operating in the…

Ace Imporves To 9 0 In Ghsa Aa Region Play With A Big Win Over Southwest
Local Sports, Sports

HIGHLIGHTS: ACE beats Southwest to remain perfect in the GHSA AA Region

The ACE Gryphons beat the Southwest Patriots Tuesday Evening in Macon
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Academy of Classical Education Gryphons beat the Southwest Patriots to improve to 9-0 in the GHSA AA Region. The Gryphons host Veterans on Friday at 6:30p.m. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Academy of Classical Education, ACE, ACE Gryphons, ACE Gryphons Baseball, GHSA, GHSA baseball, Southwest Baseball, Southwest High School, southwest patriots, Southwest Patriots Baseball

Mercer Falls To Kennesaw State 5 4
Local Sports, Sports

HIGHLIGHTS: Mercer falls a run short to the Owls 5-4

The Mercer Bears lost 5-4 at home to the Kennesaw State Owls
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mercer Bears (15-12) lost 5-4 to the Kennesaw State Owls (16-11) at OrthoGeorgia Park Tuesday Night. Mercer tied things up at one run a piece in the bottom of the fourth inning when Ty Dalley hit a home run to right center field. After scoring three consecutive runs in the bottom of the fifth…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Coffee company celebrates grand opening with free coffee, generous donation

7 Brew Coffee on Watson Boulevard is celebrating its grand opening with free coffee, and a donation to Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you like free coffee and helping children, head to Warner Robins. 7 Brew Coffee on Watson Boulevard is celebrating its grand opening with free coffee, and a donation to Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital. The hospital says, the money will help support its pediatric healthcare in middle and south Georgia. Director of…
Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Forsyth Police Department looking for man, woman in theft case

Police says this is related to an open theft case at the Walmart on North Lee Street in Forysth.
Clayton Poulnott,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Forsyth Police Department is asking for your help in a recent case. According to a recent post on the Forsyth Department Facebook page, investigators need your helping identifying the man a woman in the picture below. (Photo courtesy of Forsyth Police Department Facebook page) Police says this is related to an open theft case at…

Interview With Spencer Hawkins From Emergency Management Agency
41 Today, Bibb County, Featured, Georgia News, Local News, Weather, WMGT

EMA urges people to prepare for severe weather

Community members are encouraged to post their #SafePlaceSelfie on Wednesday, April 3.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Severe weather is headed for Middle Georgia and people are encouraged to locate safe places in their living spaces. Spencer Hawkins, Director of Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency, says to find a safe place in your home ahead of severe weather . Hawkins says to stay away from windows or exterior walls. Good places to stay…

Annual Friends Of The Library Spring Book Sale Setup April 4 2024
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Annual ‘Friends of the Library’ Spring Book Sale happening this weekend

Prices are $1 for paperbacks, $2 for hardcovers, $1 for children and teens books, and $2 for DVDs and audiobooks.
Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Annual ‘Friends of the Library’ Spring Book Sale is happening this weekend at Carolyn Crayton Park in Macon and they are currently in the middle of setting up the venue. All proceeds made from book sales will go toward Middle Georgia Regional Library who will distribute the funds to other libraries in…
Bibb County, Crawford County, Crime, Featured, Georgia News, Happening Now, Houston County, Local News, Monroe County, WMGT

Multiple arrested in Georgia fraud and human trafficking investigation

A female human trafficking victim was found in Fulton County during the investigation.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Multiple people have been arrested in connection to a fraud, identity theft, federal and state income tax fraud, and human trafficking investigation. Suspects from Houston County, Bibb County, Crawford County, Fulton County and Dekalb County were arrested. Investigators discovered hundreds of stolen checks  and money orders that totaled nearly one million dollars. A female human trafficking…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Strong to severe thunderstorms possible overnight

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Update 9:45 A.M. – Portions of Middle Georgia upgraded to a level 3/5 for severe weather during the overnight hours. The most critical period is expected to be between 12 a.m. and 6 a.m. You can expect damaging winds, heavy rain, hail, and a isolated tornado. Good morning! Today begins with mild temperatures in the 60s…

Glascock Hands Joco Its First Region Loss
Local Sports, Sports

HIGHLIGHTS: Glascock County hands JoCo its first Region 1A D-II loss of the season

The Glascock Panthers beat the Johnson County Trojans 2-1 in a Region 1A D-II matchup
Justin Dierkes,

WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Glascock County Panthers (9-7) beat the Johnson County Trojans (8-3) 2-1 in game two of their Region 1A D-II two game series Monday. Great pitching from both sides saw over 23 strikeouts on the day combined. However, two runs from the Panthers in the Top Third would be the decider. JoCo grabbed game one…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

MTA: Multiple accidents lead to new bus routes around Macon

According to MTA, all buses that use Poplar Street will shift one block south to Plum Street. Other changes coming in two weeks.
Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Due to multiple accidents on popular bus routes, the Macon-Bibb Transit Authority (MTA) is making changes to some of its routes effective immediately. According to MTA, all buses that use Poplar Street will shift one block south to Plum Street. Changes are also coming Monday, April 15th, to Mulberry Street. The Chief Operating Officer of MTA, Tony…

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Discover Middle Georgia, Featured, Georgia News, Local News, Peach County, Telfair County, Wheeler County, WMGT

Upcoming eclipse impacting school schedules

Some school districts will have early release to accommodate for the eclipse.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A total solar eclipse is expected on April 8th, which is causing some schools to adjust their schedules. The estimated time for the eclipse in Georgia is between 1:45 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. with maximum exposure occurring around 3:05 p.m. Wheeler County Schools will have early dismissal at 12:30 p.m. to ensure the safety of students…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Warmer temperatures and more clouds likely Tuesday ahead of overnight storms

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Tuesday will see warm and muggy conditions ahead of a cold front that will bring thunderstorms leading into Wednesday morning.’ This Evening Skies will remain mostly cloudy with most of the clouds being high level cirrus clouds. Still, plenty of cumulus clouds will linger into the night as well. Winds will continue to come from the…

Spring Cleaning Tips With Simply Ordered Solutions
41 Today, Featured, Houston County

De-cluttering your home during Spring cleaning

Simply Ordered Solutions CEO, Darra McClendon, says her business aims to reduce stress for clients by helping them declutter and streamline.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Spring time means warmer temperatures and more outdoor time, but for some, it’s time for Spring cleaning. Simply Ordered Solutions CEO, Darra McClendon, says her business aims to reduce stress for clients by helping them declutter and streamline. McClendon joined us on 41Today to share her insight on de-cluttering and creating a more manageable space. “A…

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Georgia News, Happening Now, Local News, WMGT

Man arrested after ramming into patrol vehicles during car chase

The suspect arrested was 31-year-old Jonathon Michael Shadwick.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –A man was arrested Monday after ramming into three patrol vehicles after a vehicle pursuit on Riverside Drive, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The Emergency-911 Center received a call at 7:24 a.m. about a suspicious vehicle that was backed into a driveway of a residence located inside the 2200 block of Old Holton Road. Deputies…
41 Today, Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Georgia News, Jones County, Local News, Monroe County, Twiggs County, WMGT

Macon Regional Crimestoppers searching for suspected criminals

Sergeant Thomas discussed 5 wanted criminals and the word of the day on 41Today.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers Sergeant Greg Thomas visited 41Today on Monday to highlight five wanted suspects. Crimestoppers partners with media organizations, police departments and other law enforcement agencies in eight Middle Georgia counties to provide anonymous rewards for tips that lead to criminal arrests. Can you help track down the following suspects? Anthony Ullman, male. He’s wanted by…

35th Annual Dogwood Festival Celebration
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Perry residents mark the start of Dogwood Festival celebrations

Festival organizers promise this to be a fun-filled event for the whole family, with over 100 vendors and a huge kid zone.
Fiona King,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Residents gathered in historic downtown Perry, to plant their official Dogwood Tree on Thursday, marking the beginning of the Dogwood Festival celebrations. This year marks the 35th anniversary of the festival, which has become a much-anticipated spring event for the city. In addition to celebrating the Dogwood Festival, the city is also commemorating its 200th year….